Graduation Requirements

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(Classes 2015-beyond)

Students must earn a minimum of twenty-five (25). Students may earn 1 credit in Algebra I at the Middle School level. 26 or more credits must be earned during the High School years.

  1. English – 4 credits
  2. History – 3 credits (US History or AP US History, Government or AP Government and World History)
  3. Bible – 4 credits (transfer students must have 1 credit each – year at NLCS)
  4. Science – 3 credits
  5. Mathematics – 4 credits: (1 Algebra, 1 Geometry, 2 other courses)
  6. OPTION 1:
    1. Foreign Language – 2 credits in the same language (NOT English)
    2. Electives – 4 credits
    3. Technology Education – 1 credit
  7. OPTION 2:
    1. Advanced Technology – 2 credits
    2. Electives – 4 credits
    3. Technology Education – 1 credit
  8. Physical Education 1 credit
  9. Fine Arts (Art, Music, Drama) – 1 credit
  10. Service Learning – 100 hours (prorated for time at NLCS)

Participate in school sponsored Mission Trip (Junior/Senior year)

NLCS grants and recognizes credit towards graduation in full units only. We offer no part-year courses and accept transfer credits in less than full units only for application to the 25-credit total requirement but not towards fulfillment of any specific course or distribution requirement.

The Administration will evaluate a transfer student’s academic record and determine how to apply previous course work to NLCS’ graduation requirements. The decision of the Administration in these matters is final.